Scotcall just knocked door fo book debt

[conradsfate]

just had a debt company Scotcall knock my door for a book club debt...

 

i'm in shock as the book club never let me know they sold it on...

 

i told her i have not had half the books they have me down for and they have put late fee charges on. she said the book club wont deal with me now and scotcall own it. i even said the price has gone up.

 

she is going to tell office what i've said and she said they might let me pay £5.00 a week cause i'm on benefits.

[ODC]

Next time this lady from Snotcall appears at your door tell her to leave forthwith and not to return. She has no legal power whatsoever.

[conradsfate]

Next time this lady from Snotcall appears at your door tell her to leave forthwith and not to return. She has no legal power whatsoever.[/quote

 

shall i send a STOP COMING TO MY HOUSE letter to the company?

[rory32]

I would and £5 a week is a lot from your benefits for a non priority debt where you have neither received the goods that you are being expected to pay for, they have added collection charges which there is no legal basis for them doing and you have received no notification that Scotcall have any rights to collect.

[conradsfate]

I would and £5 a week is a lot from your benefits for a non priority debt where you have neither received the goods that you are being expected to pay for, they have added collection charges which there is no legal basis for them doing and you have received no notification that Scotcall have any rights to collect.

 

hi, rory. how's you? hope your good...

 

gona find a letter to send to company to leave me alone..

[mr.ton]

she is going to tell office what i've said and she said they might let me pay £5.00 a week cause i'm on benefits.

 

Id have said f off personally & told her to tell the office that

[ScabHunter]

Jesus Christ, the antics of these idiots is beyond belief. Harassing people in their own homes!

 

To be honest I am amazed they have the guts to try. Sooner or later they will come up against someone who seriously does NOT want to be disturbed, and will let them know that in no uncertain terms.

 

I am not advocating violent conduct against these (edit), purely because it would get the law on their side. I am merely pointing out that by the law of averages it must happen sooner or later.

 

From my point of view, they must be given as much hell as humanly possible, without anything being done which would transgress the law and play into their hands.

 

I invite ideas.

 

Never, ever, EVER entertain any kind of conversation with these (edit), other than to tell them to go forth and multiply in classic Anglo Saxon terminology. And that if they don't, the police will be summoned.

 

Some people have notices on their door. "Crime At The Door" notices. Is it not a good idea to have this kind of notice, which informs unwanted callers that they will be reported to the relevant authorities should they disturb the occupier?

 

Any relevant law would be welcome, as these kinds of pests are becoming all too prevalent.

 

SH

[dpick]

Hi all this is a copy of a copy etc for don't come to my door.

 

I would send them a copy and then keep a copy by the door and if they call again stick it in there face and tell them to **** off.

 

Dear Sirs,

 

Please be advised that I am only prepared to communicate with you in writing. OFT rules and regulations clearly state that you can only visit me at my home if you make an appointment and I have no wish to make an appointment with you. There is only an implied license under English Common Law for people to be able to visit me on my property without express permission; the postman and people asking for directions etc (Armstrong v. Sheppard and Short Ltd [1959] 2 Q.B. per Lord Evershed M.R.).

 

Therefore take note that I revoke license under Common Law for you, or your representatives, to visit me at my property and if you persist in sending “doorstep callers” to my home, you will be reported for harassment and be liable for damages for a tort of trespass. You would also be liable for conspiring in a tort of trespass by acting in defiance of my instructions and sending someone to visit me nevertheless.

 

Should it be necessary, I will obtain an injunction.

 

Yours sincerely,

 

 

all the best dpick

[zazen.warrior]

Let you pay £5.00 because you're on benefits, what a disgusting creature!

 

I'd have a bucket of really cold water ready for her if she comes back; I'd say 'I fear a breach of the peace is about to take place; please leave... still here?'

 

3 2 1 THROW!!

 

Then call the police.

Edited November 8, 2008 by zazen.warrior

[itsamomentintime]

Let you pay £5.00 because you're on benefits, what a disgusting creature!

 

I'd have a bucket of really cold water ready for her if she comes back; I'd say 'I fear a breach of the peace is about to take place; please leave... still here?'

 

3 2 1 THROW!!

 

Then call the police.

 

good call, police is a must

[spamheed]

They might let you pay £5? wow so generous, it's almost like they're doing you a favour.

 

I've had previos experience of one of these mail book clubs, sent me no less than FIVE copies of the editors choice in the same parcel, a crappy paperback on the merits of British Pond bacteria (funny i didn't see Lowells or Cabot in there), or some such scintilating offering. no surprise when they got told where to go. The standard agreement they have is little more than a tick box filled questionnaire.

 

Don't be scared of these people, they're like stupid little terrier puppies that bark a lot but really have no bite at all. shrug them off and refuse to entertain the thought that they can actually do anything to you.

 

You were sold rubbish, or charged for goods you have never received and they're now trying to make you pay for it. at the very least it's nothing more than shocking customer service

 

Contact consumer direct/trading standards and make a complaint against the book club.